About Direct Route Fermoy

On June 11th 2004, the National Roads Authority signed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Contract with DirectRoute (Fermoy) Ltd. DirectRoute (Fermoy) Ltd is a special purpose company that has been formed for this project and is owned by Lagan, Roadbridge and Sisk (Irish construction companies), KBR and Strabag (international construction companies) and Bank of Scotland and First Irish Infrastructure Fund.

Company NameDirect Route (Fermoy) Limited
Legal formLimited Liability Company
Place of RegistrationIreland
Company Number382954
Registered OfficeRichmond House, Richmond Hill, Fermoy, Co.Cork

Background & History

Under the PPP Contract, DirectRoute (Fermoy) Ltd is responsible for the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Rathcormac-Fermoy Bypass for the 30 year period of the contract. At the expiry of the contract the bypass will be handed back to the National Roads Authority and Cork County Council.

1. DirectRoute (Fermoy) Limited

The PPP Company responsible for design, build, financing and operating the motorway until 2034 is owned by seven internationally renowned companies:

2. The Intolligent Ltd

The operator being contracted by DirectRoute (Fermoy) Limited to operate the tolling facilities and collect revenues is owned by: Both these companies are owned by EFKON AG (Austria).

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